The majestic oak stands in the village of Rukai, in the Skuodas district of northwestern Lithuania. For many years, the oak was nearly forgotten, but people came together, began to care for it, and gave new life to the tree, which has witnessed countless events during its 400-year lifespan.
The giant tree has become a gathering place for the villagers, and festivals are celebrated beneath its lush branches. The oak was once planted by a family whose descendants still live in a near...